TCU vs Baylor Prediction College Football Picks 11/2/24

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Baylor (4-4) vs TCU (5-3)

November 2, 2024 at 08:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Baylor -142 / TCU +118 — Over/Under: 62.5

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In this article, we will formulate a TCU vs Baylor Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 2nd, at McLane Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a TCU Horned Frogs vs Baylor Bears pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Horned Frogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baylor

-Recent betting trends in games played between TCU and Baylor

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Horned Frogs and Bears.

TCU Coming off Impressive Comeback

TCU in the last game faced off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders and it took them scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter but they were able to secure the 35-34 victory. Josh Hoover got a slow start, but as the game went on he played better and he completed 21 of his 32 passes for 344 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. The turnovers were a problem and they are going to try to limit the turnovers. 

TCU on the season is averaging 32.5 points while their defense is giving up 28.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 38th in the league while the defense is ranked 93rd best in all of college football.

Baylor Has Won Two Straight Games

Baylor is playing really well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Oklahoma State, Baylor scored 38 points and they ended up winning by ten points. Sawyer Robertson had a strong game completing 11 of his 19 passes for 222 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Dawson Pendergrass finished with six carries for 142 yards and a touchdown. Baylor on the season is averaging 33.1 points while their defense is giving up 25.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 34th in the league while the defense is ranked 79th. 

Why Baylor Will Beat TCU

  • Baylor has won each of its last three home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • TCU has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Baylor has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams at McLane Stadium.

TCU vs Baylor Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Baylor is averaging 33.1 points per game, while TCU is averaging 32.5 points per game. These are both teams that have got good quarterback play heading into this game, and this game is going to be all about the good quarterback play again. There will be zero defense played here, and this game is going to go over the total. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over

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